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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,275.27 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,275.27 and 294.95 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,275.27 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,275.27 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,275.27 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 376,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,133.04/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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